Help spend my bonus- earrings or bracelet?

[chel180]

I unexpectedly received a bonus from work so I’ve decided to splurge that windfall on something beautiful.

The problem is I don’t really know what I want.... definitely a white gold statement pair of dangly earrings or bracelet but beyond that there are too many choices.

I have a budget of $15,000 and want to buy something preset and ready to go.

Anyone want to help me spend my bonus?

 

[BlingDreams]

Do you want it for everyday wear or special occasions?

 

[OoohShiny]

How about an awesome tennis bracelet?

 

[chel180]

I want statement not everyday.

I cant say I particularly like tennis bracelets.

 

[MissGotRocks]

You could probably do both for 15k! Congrats on the bonus!

Studs are a staple - not sure if you have them or not. They would be my first choice for diamond earrings.

The beauty of a tennis bracelet is that you get to see it all day long. The question is how often you would wear it - this sort of justifies the purchase for me. I would want to choose something that I would get a lot of wear out of so you can fully enjoy the fruits of your labor!!

A beautiful five carat ACA bracelet from Whiteflash and leaves you plenty for earrings!

https://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-bracelets/three-prong-diamond-tennis-bracelet-552.htm

 

[chel180]

I’m really after occasion wear -something really special.

And Anyway i already have a lovely pair of bezelled studs I wear all the time and plain tennis bracelet that I don’t wear because I find it boring.

 

[Lookinagain]

You don't really indicate your style, modern, victorian, ornate, sleek, etc. but these types of things would be statement or occasion pieces for me

https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-jewelry/earrings/victorian-diamond-drop-earrings-16.html

https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-jewelry/earrings/antique-diamond-drop-earrings-23.html

https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-jewelry/bracelets/art-deco-platinum-and-diamond-bracelet-7.html

 

[iluvshinythings]

What a fun dilemma to have! Congratulations on your bonus and have fun spending it.

 

[tkyasx78]

Sounds like a good problem to have

Are you looking custom /unique and not upgradeable or do you want something you can wear and if you get tired of it you can upgrade later?

Personally I would put 15k into a solitaire pendant with an upgradeable diamond ( leaves lots of options if later you decide to switch it up)

A bezel set ACA would be a nice pendant!

 

[peacechick]

I think you should get convertible earrings that you can use as studs or change the length of to make dangly chandelier earrings. Kate Middleton’s emerald earrings come to mind.

 

[OoohShiny]

How about a Neissing tension setting RHR?

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...h-end-plat-ring-1-484ct-bgd-size-6-25.242827/

Rare, expensive to buy new, and a bargain here!

 

[peacechick]

Something like this would be gorgeous:

https://tracymatthews.com/drool-worthy-emerald-diamond-convertible-drop-earrings

 

[chel180]

I do like a bit of Art Deco. That bracelet is very pretty @Lookinagain
https://www.langantiques.com/vintage-jewelry/bracelets/art-deco-platinum-and-diamond-bracelet-7.html

I’m not a fan of Victorian.

I like the idea of convertible earrings but not that particular pair. Great suggestion though.

 

[BlingDreams]

How about these?

https://www.leonmege.com/evening-wear/art-deco-diamond-pearls-drop-earrings-detail

https://www.langantiques.com/vintag...-and-diamond-bracelet-signed-c-d-gunnell.html

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Victor Canera has some handforged earrings available.

https://www.victorcanera.com/jewelry/earrings/kite-shaped-pave-dangling-earrings

https://www.victorcanera.com/jewelry/earrings/radiant-dangle-earrings-in-double-halo

I love these from Tiffany:

https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry/ear...e&trackpdp=bg&trackgridpos=122&fromcid=287464

Van Cleef has fabulous earrings. They may be above your budget in all pave diamonds, though. But VCA is where I'd be spending a $15k bonus!

 

[cokitty]

T&Co Diamond Pearl Earrings 14K
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/ear...nd-pearl-platinum-drop-earrings/id-j_3525193/

Ruby and Diamond Layered Hoops 14k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/earrings/clip-on-earrings/ruby-hoop-earrings/id-j_4552363/

Pearl and Morganite Earrings, Detachable Pearls 13.3k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/ear...arl-detachable-diamond-earrings/id-j_3512723/

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings 12.5k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/ear...-diamond-platinum-drop-earrings/id-j_1750693/

Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Bracelet 11k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...ond-flower-yellow-gold-bracelet/id-j_4727141/

Diamond Emerald Platinum Bracelet 14.5k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...amond-emerald-platinum-bracelet/id-j_4332351/

1940s Diamond Platinum Link Bracelet 14.5k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...-diamond-platinum-link-bracelet/id-j_2721343/

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold Bangle 14k

Cartier Tri Color Gold Triple Bangle 12.5k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bracelets/bangles/cartier-tri-color-gold-triple-bangle/id-j_3148843/

Do you like pink?
Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ruby Bangle 12k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/bra...gle-bracelet-parisian-posh-deco/id-j_4737201/

 

[cokitty]

Diamond Oval Link Drop Earrings 12.5k
https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/ear...diamond-oval-link-drop-earrings/id-j_3232053/

 

[LLJsmom]

THIS. Any of these. The lapis and diamond is hard to get a hold of. The gray MOP and diamond is easier.

 

[whitewave]

I’d get some in and out hoops and see what I had left over

 

[hathalove]

THIS. Any of these. The lapis and diamond is hard to get a hold of. The gray MOP and diamond is easier.

I second this! Or even the VCA bangles are beautiful and well made. You could get several pieces to stack. What are the current bracelets you wear? What do you love?

 

[baby monster]

These a bit more than your budget but they're absolutely fabulous for a special occasion.
https://idjewelry.com/gia-certified...-white-and-yellow-gold-see18519mu-g-iamd.html

These are right in the budget
https://idjewelry.com/18k-yellow-white-gold-diamond-drop-earrings-6-00-ct-eg11508m84jj.html

Or, as mentioned upthread, get dangly earring jackets for your studs. I would go for 2 pear cut diamonds set into dangle halo jackets.

 

[cokitty]

I happen to love Faberge and have many pieces from them.
https://www.faberge.com/jewellery/earrings/spiral-diamond-white-gold-earrings-827
https://www.faberge.com/jewellery/bracelets/emotion-diamond-open-set-bangle-1915

 

[AprilBaby]

Wow so many awesome choices! What a dilemma!

 

[Octo2005]

Congratulations on the bonus, can't wait to see what you decide to buy!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Hip hip hooray for your bonus!

I love the new Victoria collection at Tiffany (well I love the old also...) So many gorgeous pieces!

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Cartier cuff and Tiffany Victoria earrings.

cheers--Sharon

 

[LLJsmom]

Earrings. Rose gold and pave with gray MOP vintage studs.

 

[Octo2005]

Earrings. Rose gold and pave with gray MOP vintage studs.

STOP IT! You are so making me want to buy one or more VCA pieces right now
Oh well, more to add to the ever growing wishlist!

 

[LLJsmom]

STOP IT! You are so making me want to buy one or more VCA pieces right now
Oh well, more to add to the ever growing wishlist!

Yes, @Octo2005 I am not going down alone!! I am taking whoever I can down with me.

 

[Octo2005]

Yes, @Octo2005 I am not going down alone!! I am taking whoever I can down with me.

Well, If you must! At least we will be in good company.